...do you think gay couples should have the right to adopt children?

No-one has the RIGHT to adopt children.





Adoption is granted to people who can show that they can provide a secure, loving and nurturing home for the child. If a gay couple can do that, there is no reason why they shouldn't have the opportunity to adopt....do you think gay couples should have the right to adopt children?
My girlfriend was adopted and we're planning on adopting in the future.


It would be disgraceful not to allow homosexual couples to adopt or foster children. Provided they can give the child safety and security , a home and everything else a child needs there is no reason why not.


No child should have to suffer because of discrimination....do you think gay couples should have the right to adopt children?
I know that a lot of straight couples would say no because they would think that the child would grow up gay.





I was brought in a stable family with to loving straight parents, with many straight influences and yet I'm still gay.





My conclusion is just because a child is adopted by a gay couple it does not mean the child will be gay. It doesn't matter if it's a straight or gay couple adopting a child, proving they can provide a stable loving home for that child to grow up and develop.
yes. just as straight couples can make good parents i don't see why gay couples can't too. in fact i believe a child being brought up in a gay family will grow to be more understanding of others and treat others with equality and respect.


in the day and age we are in now it is about time that people were less judgemental and realise the benefits that children can have being placed in any type of family regardless of race, religion and sexuality.
I believe that the world is not ready for this new concept of family formation. Humankind is still very attached to many beliefs that disagree with this act. There are a lot of small details which should be considered when adopting a child, even if the couple is gay or not. The most important thing is the welfare of the child.
of course. there is no reason at all why they shouldnt be allowed to. its been proven that there is no difference at all in tyhe childs emotional, mental or physical health and all of those various myths such as ';children with gay parents are more likely to turn out gay';. sure, they are more likely to be mush more open minded, but myths like that have been disproved many times.
50/50 on it i am afraid.. i see no reason why 2 lesbian women shouldnt b able to, and the majority of gay men... but some gay men (not all) in my eyes are a bit to odd to be honest, and with respect, i no some gay men who would happily adopt just to show off about it, in which case i think ';buy a dog';
I think any couple should have the right to adopt a child provided they can and will provide a stable and loving home. There are plenty of straight couples that adopt and foster children that DEFINITELY cannot say that.
Yes absolutely and I think anyone who thinks differently should be ashamed. Just because they have different sexualitys doesn't mean they should be deprived of the right to have a child. They'd probably make much much better parents anyway.
Why not as long as they're decent caring people. I've seen numerous heterosexual people who bring their children up in a disgraceful manner at least gay people have to prove their suitability as parents.
';Diane'; took the words right out of my mouth





And where I live, gay couples can already adopt children, if they meet the eligibility criteria. I see no reason to change that.
Of course - they are no different from anybody else and to be honest they'll probably make better parents than alot of people out there today with children.
Yes why not. If they are loving, caring, responsible parents then it does not matter if they are gay.
Yes. Theres no difference to how the couple would bring up the Children if the couple was straight... why does it matter so much?
If they pass the criteria, and the home visit, and can afford it, then sure.
i kinda would think how hard it wud b for the child


they mite b bullied or somthin but they still should hav a right but just think of the area you live in
YES.


%26amp; STRONGLY YES.
Absolutely
No way! Imagine the impact it would have on the child? Don't tell me they wouldn't get bullied!
Nope. Be considerate and think about how the child will feel.
I see nothing wrong with that.
Straight forward answer, Yes
Yes


they can already in the uk anyway





give it time its all new
Of course I'm planning on adopting many, hah!
No.
YES, yes, yes, yes, yes,
Yes
Duh!
Of course
No. If they care for a child at all they wouldnt put a child in that kind of situaion.
absolutely not.